1. Respect staff at all times, both in-game and in Discord. If you have an issue, complaint, or accusation, please open a ticket to address it. Challenging or arguing with staff in public channels will result in an immediate mute without warning. Continued behaviour from you or your tribe will lead to bans from both the Discord and potentially the servers. Familiarise yourself with this rule, as no warnings will be given—only enforcement.

2. No Racism/Discrimination
   Any form of racist or discriminatory behavior or language is strictly prohibited.

3. Unique Character Names
   Upon joining the server for the first time, you must choose a unique character name. Avoid using generic names like Human, Humano, or 123, as well as any inappropriate or racist names. Admins will change inappropriate names without warning.

4. Base Limitations

   • Each tribe is allowed a maximum of 2 bases per map.
   • Outposts with turrets and teleporters do not count as bases.

5. Building Restrictions

   • Wyvern Trenches:
     No building in wyvern trenches on any map, except for a few turrets on Wild Dinos Only to take out wyverns for egg farming. Remove turrets after use.
   • Resource Areas:
     No building in resource-rich areas (e.g., large metal/pearl spawns).
   • Obelisks:
     No building around obelisks, except for turrets to defend a boss battle. Remove turrets after use.
   • Mesh and Glitched Areas:
     No building in the mesh or using glitches to access spots. If your character cannot walk or crouch in the area, do not build there.
   • Knockout/Glitch Spots:
     If you’re built in a spot that requires chairs, flyers, or other exploits to access, you must move. Admins will wipe the base and tames without warning.

6. Meshing

   • No meshing in the world or with dinos to raid or for any other form of exploitation.
   • If you suspect meshing or other exploits, see the "Reporting Exploits" section below.

7. No Tunnel Raiding

   • Raiding bases through tunnels or other terrain exploits is strictly prohibited.

8. Cage Timers

   • No caging players for more than 1 hour if not raiding.
   • During a raid, players may only be caged for the duration of the raid.

9. Cheating

   • This is already very obvious but for the special kind of people out there... No cheating, duplicating items, or using aimbots, wallhacks, or any similar exploits/cheats.
   • Violations will result in a ban from the cluster and official reports to appropriate parties.

10. Alliances

• Alliances are disabled in the game settings.
• Verbal alliances are permitted, but teaming up with other tribes for raids is strictly prohibited.
• Countering a raid is allowed.
• No tribe swapping during a raid – you cannot leave and rejoin a different tribe mid-raid to gain an advantage.

11. Excessive Spam/Carpeting Around Base

• Excessive spam or carpeting around your base is not allowed as it causes performance issues.
• While a small amount is acceptable, if an admin deems it excessive, it will be removed without warning.
• We understand it helps with defence and raiding, but it’s encouraged to build more turret towers instead.

12. Tribe Agreements

• Any verbal agreements made with other tribes are your responsibility. Admins will not enforce these agreements.

13. Insiding Policy

• Admins do not get involved in insiding incidents. If you choose to add someone to your tribe, any issues that arise are your responsibility.

14. No Real Money Transactions

• Selling or buying in-game assets (such as base locations, dinosaurs, or entire bases) for real money is strictly prohibited unless brought via SupremeArk discord.
• This includes any form of currency exchange involving real-world money.

15. Consequences for Violating Real Money Rules
    Engaging in real money transactions will result in severe penalties, including:

• Permanent Ban: Players may be permanently banned from the server.
• Base Wipe: Players may have their bases wiped, losing all progress and structures.
• Dino Wipe: Players may lose all tamed dinosaurs.

16. Reporting Violations

• Players are encouraged to report any suspicious activity or transactions that violate these rules to server administrators or moderators.

17. Fair Play

• All players should strive to maintain a fair and enjoyable gaming environment, adhering to the established rules and guidelines.

18. Community Guidelines

• Familiarize yourself with the specific rules and guidelines of the server, as they may have additional regulations regarding trading and transactions.

19. Consistent Tribe Names Across Maps

• Maintaining the same tribe name across all maps is essential for consistency and identity. This is a feature supported in "ARK: Survival Ascended" and helps prevent confusion across the cluster.

20. How to Maintain Tribe Name Consistency

• Create Your Tribe: When first creating your tribe on any map, choose a name you plan to keep across all maps.
• Stick to the Same Name: Avoid changing your tribe name frequently to ensure consistency for yourself and others.

21. Fair Play & Communication

• Ensuring tribe name consistency helps maintain a fair and organised environment for all players, reducing confusion during raids, trades, and community interactions.

22. No Cannon Raiding

• Using cannons to raid bases or destroy structures is strictly prohibited.
• Violations will result in penalties, such as bans or removal of resources.

23. No Harpoon Spear Raiding

• Using harpoon spears to raid bases or damage structures is not allowed.
• Similar penalties as cannon raiding will apply for violations.

24. No Tesla Coils In Normal Or Custom Caves

• Tesla Coils are prohibited in official or custom-built caves.
• Ensure your defences comply with this rule to maintain fair gameplay.

25. Reporting Exploits (e.g., Meshing)
    If you suspect someone of exploiting or meshing, follow these steps to report it:

• Capture Video Evidence:

  • Record the incident using screen recording tools.
  • Evidence must include:
    • The player's username.
    • The location of the exploit.
    • A clear demonstration of the exploit in action.
    • Relevant context (e.g., time of the incident).

• Provide Detailed Information:

  • Include a written description of the incident.
  • Attach the recorded video evidence.
  • Add other relevant details (e.g., server name, timestamps).

• Submit your report to the #tickets channel for admin review.

Thank you for helping us maintain a fair and competitive PvP environment.
Play fair, follow the rules, and enjoy surviving on SupremeArk!